Hark, It's Me, Ruby Lee!

The irrepressible Ruby will worm her way into readers' hearts as she tries so hard to be useful. They will readily recognise the school setting and the pitfalls of an overexcited imagination causing lapses in concentration, but even this flaw in Ruby's world makes her a necessary part of the class makeup. - ReadPlus

Ruby Lee is a highly enthusiastic student with a big imagination. But when it comes to being chosen as classroom helper, she's not always the most efficient. Hark, it's me, Ruby Lee! is a wild and animated tale of learning patience, working to your skillset and being yourself.

Award-winning author Lisa Shanahan, together with graphic illustrator Binny, provide a linguistic and visual treat with their eccentric blend of humour and design. Shanahan's quirky names are just the beginning of the literary goodness, with dialogue that perks in all the right places, and a storyline that is so authentically realistic despite all the crazy and creative figments Ruby Lee imagines in her mind. And flawlessly, Binny's fantastical, detailed illustrations with blocks of colour and line work add that extra depth and meaning to both Ruby Lee's real and made-up worlds.

Preschool and early years children will adore being taken into Ruby Lee's school life as messenger as she discovers not how to be like someone else, but where her own strengths lie. Hark, it's me, Ruby Lee! plays out like a set of comical and whimsical scenes that will be requested to be delivered over and over again. - Boomerang Books

Ruby Lee is a little girl with a very BIG imagination Ruby Lee is a young girl who loves school and loves helping but never seems to get chosen for the jobs she really wants to do. Until one day, when the chosen helpers are away, Ruby Lee and her friend George Papadopoulos finally gets the opportunity to take a message to the office. However, Ruby Lee’s amazing imagination takes them a little off the track and no where near the office where the measure needs to be! Where they end up will surprise you and the colourful illustrations by Binny will allow you to extend your imagination even more! Back in the classroom, Ruby Lee, despite her best efforts to deliver the message, is disappointed….. until a pigeon flies into the classroom, and that is when she really discovers what she can do best. Lisa Shanahan integrates the ideas of creativity, friendship and finding your gifts into this story – showing the young reader that it is really important to be aware of your gifts and not focus on what others do best, but what you do best. A great read for those starting or continuing pre-school or primary school as it really highlights the importance of friends and the importance of believing in what you can do best. Educateempower.com.au